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FYI : Otterbox screen protectors.

I've used several different screen protectors for my one x including body shield and invisishield and the best one ive used so far is the screen protector that otterbox included with their commuter case.
I was trying to find a way to buy more of them but they don't sell them online.
However, their one year warranty includes the screen protector.
I just called otterbox and they are sending me a new screen protector for free, and it doesn't use/void your warranty. :good:
I found invisishields a pain to apply, and have a rubbery feel that I hate.
The body shield was easy to apply (static cling) but also has a rubbery feel (not as much as invisishield).

Berserk87 said:
I've used several different screen protectors for my one x including body shield and invisishield and the best one ive used so far is the screen protector that otterbox included with their commuter case.
I was trying to find a way to buy more of them but they don't sell them online.
However, their one year warranty includes the screen protector.
I just called otterbox and they are sending me a new screen protector for free, and it doesn't use/void your warranty. :good:
I found invisishields a pain to apply, and have a rubbery feel that I hate.
The body shield was easy to apply (static cling) but also has a rubbery feel (not as much as invisishield).
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Thanks for the tip chief. Though I've never had to contact Otterbox directly, they make quality stuff and after hearing what I have in regards to their customer service, this doesn't surprise me. Great company.
I will say though that when I decided to take my since-day-one Defender case off (because I mistreat my sh*t enough to actually justify that), I went ahead and dropped $40 on full body Zagg stuff installed at a kiosk. If it weren't for the rubbery texture on the InvisibleShields, I'd have DEFINITELY dropped mine enough to make me put the Defender back on.

They shipped the new screen protector express, for free.
I got it within 2 days of calling them.
A+++

I couldn't manage to apply mine without some dust/bubbles.. I may have to try and get a replacement one.

Just sticking with the zagg shield and commuter. See no reason to upgrade to a bulky defender.
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JuanTheMower said:
Just sticking with the zagg shield and commuter. See no reason to upgrade to a bulky defender.
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I'm using the commuter, it comes with a screen protector that I consider better than zaggs.

Just ordered this case, thanks for helping me make my decision

Great info going to pick up a commuter case.

I can strongly agree with op. The screen protector they include is the only one ive actually left on any phone.
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undergrad said:
I couldn't manage to apply mine without some dust/bubbles.. I may have to try and get a replacement one.
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Use scotch tape two pieces use one on the front to lift the corner(so there aren't any bends in the protector) use the other to dab underneath the protector to remove dust particle and good as new.
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commuter case
I've been using the commuter case for several months now. Its one damn tough case! It has saved my phone countless times and take insanley hard hits for a phone (dented what it hit and the phone was fine). I went with the Anti glare screen protector at the AT&T store. Its tough and is hard to scratch the protector itself. no rubbery texture either.

Galaxy S4 Mercury color screen protector 92% off

If any of you are familiar with Mercury screen protectors, they are having a sale for the S4 right now. They come in different colors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BUD4FJ8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367258376&sr=8-30&pi=SL75
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wttisme said:
*Unlike HD resolution clear screen protectors, display clarity may be appear to be altered.
Might stick with Xtremeguard for a cheap screen protector.
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Lol. Thats because its anti glare, any anti glare screen protectors would do that. And I do have Xtremeguard but I prefer mercury over it any day.
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wttisme said:
Lol I didn't really read it that much. Most cheaper screen protectors will have some sort of orange-peel tint or matte like this. I guess if they didn't charge $3 for shipping it might be worth a shot because the reviews aren't bad on it. I said Xtremeguard because they're like $1 right now shipped.
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Theyre really not bad, I had to use one for my S3 because I hated the blue color of it. But yeah, I bought from xtremeguard too, got them for $3, two full body. The reason why I bought mercury right now as well is because in yhe.next few weeks I know theyre going to higher up the price to around $10. I would say its a good deal now.
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That yellow looks good. I would scoop one up if I didn't hate matte protectors.

I just ordered the Black/Matte... I'm currently using a regular matte screen protector (no color/border), so this should help the front better match the black/leather replacement battery back I'm using (as well as the black carbon fiber batter cover I have on the way).

What is the best screen protector?

I'm sorry if there's already a thread. I'm really looking for one that has good quality and good feel to it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-Fosmon-A...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item43ba90bea6

But is it good. I'm kind of getting attracted towards spigen
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Depends what you like in a screen protector. It seems to me that there are 3 main types of screen protector: matte/anti-glare (smooth to the touch, less smudhes/finger prints) , clear/hard (ment to feel the closest to the original screen), and rubbery (usually wet application, sometimes has an "orange peel" effect). I personally prefer the rubbery texture under my fingers, and I always use Xtreme Guard. Theyre wet application, provide great protection and are far less expensive than Zagg (2 dollars on amazon vs 20 dollars). As far as dry application clear ones I actually really like the ones that come with Otter Box cases. And as far as anti glare I would definitely go with Spigen. Hope that helps
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Thanks! I'm a close to original screen type
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I'm looking to trying out the new Impact Shield protector from Tech21. It's expensive but if it meets the hype and its promise, it seems to be awesome.

I went with a tempered glass protector on my GS3 and I cannot. will not. use anything else.

Abhi97 said:
I'm sorry if there's already a thread. I'm really looking for one that has good quality and good feel to it.
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Installed one of these on my dad's Galaxy Note 2 and was incredibly impressed with the amount of shatter protection this provides to your screen. It was very easy to apply, and is actually glass. Watch some of the videos available on the site. Only available for a very finite list of devices (S4 included), I ordered one last week on back order and am expecting it to arrive on Friday.
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screenguardz-pure-glass-protector-film-guard-shield

This is what I'm using.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BT...c=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
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I'm looking for anti shock screen protector!
Any advice?

spigen imo... for summer outside get an anti-glare screen protector.

Any good screen protectors that hardly distorts the screen and are less resistant to

I am willing to spend up to $20 dollars for 2
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I know this MSRP's for more than $20, but i have seen them on Ebay got for $20-25. It is a glass screen protector.
I have one and think they are amazing. I have dropped my phone onto it's face in gravel from ear height and this protected my factory glass. In my opinion, id rather break one of these then the factory glass because it is a paint in the butt to replace the factory glass.
Check it out. Google:
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
i highly recommend it. Xda wouldnt let me post the link to the main site because i am new. But wanted to share at the least!
Mike

MrAndroid12 said:
I am willing to spend up to $20 dollars for 2
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iloome flex for s4. About $16 - a little over your budget but worth it.
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I have this one and love it!
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/sentinel

mmullenix said:
I know this MSRP's for more than $20, but i have seen them on Ebay got for $20-25. It is a glass screen protector.
I have one and think they are amazing. I have dropped my phone onto it's face in gravel from ear height and this protected my factory glass. In my opinion, id rather break one of these then the factory glass because it is a paint in the butt to replace the factory glass.
Check it out. Google:
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
i highly recommend it. Xda wouldnt let me post the link to the main site because i am new. But wanted to share at the least!
Mike
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I agree - I have the iLoome and after I put one on mine, my daughter insisted on one. It also went on easier and more bubble-free than any film protector I've ever dealt with.

viceversa said:
I have this one and love it!
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/sentinel
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How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..

I got this one on my screen http://www.eforchina.com/v/159029
For the price, I wasn't expecting much but it works flawless Got it on my screen 2 months now and it doesn't distort the screen and looks cool on it

I got this for 99 cents shipped on ebay. Wasn't expecting much but I was surprisingly happy with the fitment and quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33094587591...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

maniaxzero said:
I got this for 99 cents shipped on ebay. Wasn't expecting much but I was surprisingly happy with the fitment and quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33094587591...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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go for a tempered glass on ebay for $10

I got a skinomi from amazon. I think it was like 7 bucks. Lifetime warranty supposedly. I like it, it doesn't have the drag my old zagg's used to have when I move my finger around. It is a wet application, but it works, so I don't really have any complaints.

steveperrry said:
I got a skinomi from amazon. I think it was like 7 bucks. Lifetime warranty supposedly. I like it, it doesn't have the drag my old zagg's used to have when I move my finger around. It is a wet application, but it works, so I don't really have any complaints.
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I made a mistake of purchasing skinomi for my late iphone 4s. The supposed lifetime warranty is a load of baloney. Such a hassle to convince them that I needed replacement as the corners started to peel. And after days of dispute, I got my replacement but they wanted me to pay for shipping. $3 shipping on a $10 product. Never again. But your experience may differ.
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Rakcoon said:
I made a mistake of purchasing skinomi for my late iphone 4s. The supposed lifetime warranty is a load of baloney. Such a hassle to convince them that I needed replacement as the corners started to peel. And after days of dispute, I got my replacement but they wanted me to pay for shipping. $3 shipping on a $10 product. Never again. But your experience may differ.
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Good to know about the warranty. That's partially why I said supposedly. I guess I haven't had it long enough to know the long term quality. For a short term cheap screen saver it seems to be pretty good.
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ports394 said:
go for a tempered glass on ebay for $10
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Yeah, went for a tempered glass one too, 5USD on eBay shipping from Hong Kong.

MrAndroid12 said:
Yeah, went for a tempered glass one too, 5USD on eBay shipping from Hong Kong.
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Awesome, good luck. My first one did not apply well, it had some weird line-defect in it. Got a new one, and i love it. I've been using it about 5 weeks now, and I don't have any scratches or marks on it. A plastic screen protector would be scratched up in a few days.
I keep my phone in my jacket pocket, or back pants pocket.
I've been really happy with it.

Got a zagg only because its the only one Best Buy offered when i got my phone. Will definitely be getting the spigen tempered glass one next payday. I hate the feeling of screen protectors (especially zagg, feels like an orange peel). Glass is the only way to go. IMO its an expensive phone, no need to be a cheap charlie when it comes to protecting the screen. Just my .02 cents. 30 bucks for a tempered glass one that will fit properly isnt much.

ports394 said:
Awesome, good luck. My first one did not apply well, it had some weird line-defect in it. Got a new one, and i love it. I've been using it about 5 weeks now, and I don't have any scratches or marks on it. A plastic screen protector would be scratched up in a few days.
I keep my phone in my jacket pocket, or back pants pocket.
I've been really happy with it.
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Agreed. I have plastic on my tablet. just flipping and closing the smart cover is enough to cause huge scratches on it.

I love the iSmooth ones, i bought them from amazon

NHS2008 said:
How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..
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sorry for the late response. install was a breeze. I did however manage to get some dirt on the adhesive side of the glass right before I was about to place it on and freaked out for a bit after realizing the back side is pretty sticky and you cant simply wipe dirt off of it. Thankfully I had some sticky notes nearby and used the sticky side of the note and padded the adhesive side of the glass and it grabbed all the dirt right off

NHS2008 said:
How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..
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I didn't have this one but It went great.
What I did was do it after a hot shower (steamy), cleaned the screen with the included cloth and used the included stick repeatly to remove all dust.
when I see no dust on there, I quickly pealed off the red tab and aligned it before applying pressure and sticking it in place.

you can get a tempered glass S4 screen protector for $7 on ebay.. select US ONLY

Looking for best water screen protector

Ok so my gf got the S5 and she is trying to find a good screen protector, I personally like wet application screen protectors because they are the easiest to get on and have the best adhesion. So i was wondering if there was any good one for the S5?
She wants one that is clear, scratch resistant, and smug resistant but dont cost an arm and leg (a round the 20 mark max)?
If there isn't one that is water application but still have really good adhesion (meaning it stick to the edges of the phone) then will be willing to consider that as well.
Thanks in advance!!!

I have always used phantomskinz on all my phones. Love them!
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Gungrave223 said:
Ok so my gf got the S5 and she is trying to find a good screen protector, I personally like wet application screen protectors because they are the easiest to get on and have the best adhesion. So i was wondering if there was any good one for the S5?
She wants one that is clear, scratch resistant, and smug resistant but dont cost an arm and leg (a round the 20 mark max)?
If there isn't one that is water application but still have really good adhesion (meaning it stick to the edges of the phone) then will be willing to consider that as well.
Thanks in advance!!!
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Ok, have you considered a tempered glass protector? Adhesion isnt an issue and it doesnt get any easier to apply that these. However, if you are stuck on using the wet apply, ive always had good luck with the Zagg HD.

Gungrave223 said:
Ok so my gf got the S5 and she is trying to find a good screen protector, I personally like wet application screen protectors because they are the easiest to get on and have the best adhesion. So i was wondering if there was any good one for the S5?
She wants one that is clear, scratch resistant, and smug resistant but dont cost an arm and leg (a round the 20 mark max)?
If there isn't one that is water application but still have really good adhesion (meaning it stick to the edges of the phone) then will be willing to consider that as well.
Thanks in advance!!!
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How about these Galaxy S5 Screen Protectors?

cloudraker said:
Ok, have you considered a tempered glass protector? Adhesion isnt an issue and it doesnt get any easier to apply that these. However, if you are stuck on using the wet apply, ive always had good luck with the Zagg HD.
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No she's never considered tempered glass protectors before and when I explained it to her she didn't seem all that interested in it since it's kinda became the trend where we both didn't have a screen protector on our last phone and suffered minimal scratches. So don't see the need for something as extreme as an extra layer of glass. But maybe the Zagg HD might work thanks.
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LotoTutu said:
How about these Galaxy S5 Screen Protectors?
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I typically tend to stay away from items that don't come with a few customer reviews, its always better to have the opinion of a few people that have tried that way I have a better idea about what it is i am purchasing.

Gungrave223 said:
No she's never considered tempered glass protectors before and when I explained it to her she didn't seem all that interested in it since it's kinda became the trend where we both didn't have a screen protector on our last phone and suffered minimal scratches. So don't see the need for something as extreme as an extra layer of glass. But maybe the Zagg HD might work thanks.
I typically tend to stay away from items that don't come with a few customer reviews, its always better to have the opinion of a few people that have tried that way I have a better idea about what it is i am purchasing.
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Just a little more info. The tempered glass protectors do add a little more protection than the regular protectors but that's no where near the reason I recommend them. It's for the feel. It feel like you don't have a protector at all....like using the phone naked. Just my 2 cents. Since I started using them a couple years I won't use anything else.
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cloudraker said:
Just a little more info. The tempered glass protectors do add a little more protection than the regular protectors but that's no where near the reason I recommend them. It's for the feel. It feel like you don't have a protector at all....like using the phone naked. Just my 2 cents. Since I started using them a couple years I won't use anything else.
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oh ok, well I've never used them but from what i've look up on them, they seem to add a bit of thickness to the screen does it not? also there can be issues with certain cases as well?

Gungrave223 said:
oh ok, well I've never used them but from what i've look up on them, they seem to add a bit of thickness to the screen does it not? also there can be issues with certain cases as well?
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There are typically several options available. For example spigen and mime are the two companies whose glass I've used and they both offer ultra thin versions or standard versions with rounded edges. Personally I prefer the rounded edges as the transition from the home button and such is smooth as can be. As far as case issues I've never had that problem. Especially on phones like the s5 where the bezel actually has its own little lip anyways.
I did a review on the neo hybrid somewhere in the accessories forum and I have my screen protector on in those pics but I don't recall if there is a good view or not. I will gladly take a couple photos and post them here for you on my lunch break.
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cloudraker said:
There are typically several options available. For example spigen and mime are the two companies whose glass I've used and they both offer ultra thin versions or standard versions with rounded edges. Personally I prefer the rounded edges as the transition from the home button and such is smooth as can be. As far as case issues I've never had that problem. Especially on phones like the s5 where the bezel actually has its own little lip anyways.
I did a review on the neo hybrid somewhere in the accessories forum and I have my screen protector on in those pics but I don't recall if there is a good view or not. I will gladly take a couple photos and post them here for you on my lunch break.
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well if you could be so kind

Gungrave223 said:
well if you could be so kind
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Tempered glass is the way to go, adds a little bit of thickness but feels like using the phone naked, I had the zagg HD on while I waiting for my glass ones to come in. The Zagg was very good for the wet application but still has that rubbery feel all wet application suffer from. Look on ebay or amazon you can get them dirt cheap for around 5 dollars, I usually buy 4 at a time and once they get a little beat up or the anti finger print coating starts to wear off I replace them.
here's the ebay link for the ones I got
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261439516711?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Gungrave223 said:
well if you could be so kind
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Not sure if these will help or not.
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bodson66 said:
Tempered glass is the way to go, adds a little bit of thickness but feels like using the phone naked, I had the zagg HD on while I waiting for my glass ones to come in. The Zagg was very good for the wet application but still has that rubbery feel all wet application suffer from. Look on ebay or amazon you can get them dirt cheap for around 5 dollars, I usually buy 4 at a time and once they get a little beat up or the anti finger print coating starts to wear off I replace them.
here's the ebay link for the ones I got
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261439516711?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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not sure i would trust that since they didnt speel 'Samsung' correctly on the post.

cloudraker said:
Not sure if these will help or not.
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cool, I showed her the pic, but she don't really want to spend that much for it lol, I probably will get 1 though, btw which version do you have on your phone, the .2 or the .23?

Gungrave223 said:
cool, I showed her the pic, but she don't really want to spend that much for it lol, I probably will get 1 though, btw which version do you have on your phone, the .2 or the .23?
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http://mimeusa.com/product/galaxy-s5-ghost-glass-screen-protector/
That's the one I'm rockin on this phone and I love it. The Featherlite version mm offers is too brittle imo.
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cloudraker said:
http://mimeusa.com/product/galaxy-s5-ghost-glass-screen-protector/
That's the one I'm rockin on this phone and I love it. The Featherlite version mm offers is too brittle imo.
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oh ok, well its cheaper so that would be the better choice, i guess the last question is, how anti fingerprint is it really?

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oh ok, well its cheaper so that would be the better choice, i guess the last question is, how anti fingerprint is it really?
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I think it's just as good if not better than the stock screen.
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cloudraker said:
I think it's just as good if not better than the stock screen.
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Well big thanks i think I might have her sold on the Mime ghost glass, heck think i might replace my skinomi with one too.

Gungrave223 said:
not sure i would trust that since they didnt speel 'Samsung' correctly on the post.
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lol typos happen don't spend 25 dollars on the same thing that cost five. I got mine in 12 days shipped for free. I have tried probably every brand of tempered glass out there in the last 3 years. I bought 60 dollar ones and 5 dollar ones, the only thing to make sure of is that they have an oleophobic coating.

bodson66 said:
lol typos happen don't spend 25 dollars on the same thing that cost five. I got mine in 12 days shipped for free. I have tried probably every brand of tempered glass out there in the last 3 years. I bought 60 dollar ones and 5 dollar ones, the only thing to make sure of is that they have an oleophobic coating.
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Typos do happen. That being said the oleophobic coating is definitely not the only thing to worry about. Fit is important and the cheaper ones don't necessarily have the exact fit but the may. Hardness is extremely important as its what determines scratch resistance. Thickness is also a big deal. The difference between .3mm and .23 mm doesn't seem like much but it can create an obvious lip and also cause case issues. Also, rounded edges are a huge deal and not all glass protectors have them. And the thicker the protector the more important rounded edges become.
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bodson66 said:
lol typos happen don't spend 25 dollars on the same thing that cost five. I got mine in 12 days shipped for free. I have tried probably every brand of tempered glass out there in the last 3 years. I bought 60 dollar ones and 5 dollar ones, the only thing to make sure of is that they have an oleophobic coating.
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Lol I guess just reminded me of an "iPod like" thing I almost brought lol